Darryl Grimshaw

A Patient’s Guide To The Side Effects Of Commonly Prescribed Anxiety Medications

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After being diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, many patients are given a prescription for some form of medication. Often this treatment is only intended to ease symptoms temporarily during the time a patient is engaged in cognitive behavioral therapy or psychological counseling. Long term medication is generally recommended only after other forms of therapy have failed. In either case, a drug’s effectiveness at easing symptoms must be balanced against its unintended consequences. Some side effects of commonly prescribed anxiety medications are described below.

Anxiety Disorders: What to do if you think you may have one

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Anxiety is common ailment for a lot of people now days and for many reasons. Adults can have anxiety caused by financial trouble, job security, and various other responsibilities brought on by today’s society. The modern adult usually has relationship pressures to go along with any added stress from work or home. Children and teens are not immune to anxiety symptoms either. Pressure from their parents, teachers, and peers to succeed are constantly weighing on today’s children, teens, and young adults. Learning about anxiety and anxiety cures is important, as anxiety becomes a more common part of our lives today.